Microsoft Sidewinder Force Feedback 2 Joystick Drivers Windows 10 Link [new] Guide

Long live the SideWinder.

: Connect the USB cable directly to a port on your PC (avoiding unpowered hubs if possible). Long live the SideWinder

If you manage to find a compatible driver package, follow these steps: Long live the SideWinder

: Ensure the separate AC power cord is plugged into a wall outlet; the joystick needs it for force feedback, though the stick itself may work on USB power alone. Long live the SideWinder

But the community—the beautiful, stubborn, solder-smelling community—keeps the link alive. Not on Microsoft.com. On forums with rotating banner ads for SSD coolers. On GitHub repos named “SideWinder_FFB2_Win10.” On a random Dropbox link from a user called “MechWarrior_Dad” who hasn’t logged in since 2019.

With the driver issue solved, let’s appreciate why you’re going through this trouble: